March 2022 Books Vs Moods

I was in two minds about this post. I renamed it to add the April books as well and post them together at the end of the next month, then switched it out again. Sometime in the afternoon, I decided I wanted to keep my hand in the blogging world and even if March was…

Sunny by Sukh Ojla

There was something entirely enjoyable about this book. The point of view is not one I am familiar with or at least the few I have had the opportunity to read did not agree with me. This was not the case here. If anything, I would say only the incessant reference to her own physical…

Rail Journeys by David Ross

I was expecting something very particular when I started this book. This is entirely my fault, and my review and rating of the book reflect this. I read a digital review copy, probably not the best way to peruse through train journeys. I was hoping for an in-depth look at different train compartments and facilities…

Chaos Walking #2,#3 by Patrick Ness

The Ask and the Answer This was the book I liked best in the series. There was a point after reading the first that I was unsure if I was going to continue with the rest. When I kept seeing them at the library, I decided that I should just go ahead and work my…

The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea by Axie Oh

Sacrifice is a commonly used theme in fantasy books, some of which I have cried over and others, like this, which I have enjoyed.There are the usual two halves about this book that I need to talk about, the first being the story and the second the writing. I need to split this in a…

The Fine Art of Invisible Detection by Robert Goddard

This was an odd book. I picked it up at the library in a hurry because I felt like I had seen it make the rounds on the blogosphere and was curious about its content.The book features an odd protagonist for a male writer, a female middle-aged Japanese woman. Umiko Wada has a job as…

Cue for Murder and Who’s Calling by Helen McCloy

I continue to like this author's works more because of their entertainment value than actual scientific facts/investigation. There are times I felt like I should check the possibility of a certain train of thought/psychological pronouncement, but I left it alone in order to enjoy the plotline itself. Cue for Murder: This story begins with a…

The Rebound by Catherine Walsh

It was not the romance indicated by the title page and cover that made me enjoy the read. It was a part of it, but the more significant factor was the family (both of blood and found ones) defined in the narrative.Our lead protagonist, Abby, is newly unemployed and has found herself back in her…